Looking The Part
A few months ago a friend of mine contacted me about doing a project together, saying she wanted to write with more “women of color.” I didn’t know whether to…
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How One Woman Became A First-Time Mother And Is Changing Her Career At 50
This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout…
Obama soon to ask Congress for ISIS war authority
READ: White House to request permission to fight ISIS The biggest flashpoint in the debate over this authorization will be on the question of ground troops. – Regardless of what…
Will You Be Disappointed On Valentine’s Day? Let This Flowchart Find Out For You
Are you human? It’s totally normal to feel like Valentine’s Day has to be an unforgettably romantic experience. After all, jewelers, florists, restaurants and greeting card companies depend on it!…
How This 55-Year-Old Widow Plans To Bounce Back After The Worst Year Of Her Life
This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout…
Iggy Azalea’s Grammy Dress 2015 Is Very Blue & Very Beautiful
Critics may debate whether Australian-born rapper Iggy Azalea has the talent and sound worthy of four Grammy nominations, but when it comes to the red carpet, there’s little to argue…
Slovakia’s Anti-Gay Rights Referendum Flops Due To Low Turnout
A nationwide referendum on restricting gay rights in Slovakia has failed to produce a legally binding result after the required number of eligible voters did not turn out. In Saturday’s…
11 Surprising Reasons You Should Smile Every Day
Whether you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, picked a fight with a loved one or struggled through that morning commute to a job you don’t particularly…
Powerball numbers out for $394 million jackpot
While lottery officials released those winning numbers early Sunday, it’s unclear whether anyone won the $394 million Powerball jackpotamong the largest ever. – We will, too.
5 dead, including gunman, at Atlanta-area home
The gunman is dead, but it wasn’t immediately clear whether he killed himself or was shot by someone else. – Douglas County is west of Atlanta.
Merkel: Ukraine peace ‘uncertain’ after talks with Putin, but worth trying
Merkel and French President Francois Hollande met with the Russian President in Moscow on Friday. On Saturday, at the annual Munich Security Conference, she said it is uncertain whether their…
U.S. Economy Added 257,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Rate at 5.7%
In a sign the economic momentum evident late last year has carried into 2015, the Labor Department said Friday that American employers added 257,000 jobs in January, as wage growth…
Opinion: Should Muslims really apologize for terror attacks?
People should demand public statements like, “I condemn this act,” from those who have some kind of accountability in connection with the act. There is always a crucial line between…
Why One Woman Is Launching The First Horse-Themed Film Festival For Her 60th Birthday
This is one story from Huff/Post50’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the…
Measles confirmed at Chicago-area day care center
Officials say it is not clear whether these cases are linked to a previously confirmed case in suburban Cook County or to the outbreak associated with Disneyland in California. In…
Montana Considers Anti-Bullying Law Like Every Other State Has
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana legislators on Wednesday considered whether to join every other state in the nation in putting anti-bullying policy into law. A bill introduced by Rep. Kimberly…
Two things that could hinder U.S. efforts to ‘destroy’ ISIS
President Barack Obama announced in a speech Wednesday night a plan for U.S. airstrikes in Syria, as well as increased U.S. support for the Syrian opposition. “In the fight against…
How This Woman Is Launching A Catering Business And Proving You Can Start A Career After 50
This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout…
Ukraine situation ‘dire’ and worsening, U.S. official says
The official said Russia is “failing the test miserably” as to whether it is serious about negotiations, adding that the Russian people are “paying for this imperial adventure.” – CNN’s…
Claims Against Saudis Cast New Light on Secret Pages of 9/11 Report
WASHINGTON — A still-classified section of the investigation by congressional intelligence committees into the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has taken on an almost mythic quality over the past 13 years…
Arundhati Bhattacharya: India’s banking titan shakes up 200 years of tradition
Gaze across the painted portraits adorning the walls of India’s biggest bank, and you’ll find row after row of menwith one exception. Arundhati Bhattacharya is the first woman to head…
At 80, She’s Leading A Style Revolution
This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout…
Slow Runners Come Out Ahead
The ideal amount of running for someone who wants to live a long and healthy life is less than most of us might expect, according to a new study, which…
15 Nerdy Valentine’s Day Cards For Adorkable Couples
Nerdy couples, rejoice! In years past, you may have been underwhelmed by the Valentine’s Day card selection at your local supermarket. But this year, we’ve made it easy to find…
17 Awesome Valentine’s Day Cards For Every BFF In Your Life
Valentine’s Day can still be fun whether you’re madly in love or not. It’s a holiday to celebrate the love you have for all of the people in your life,…
Jeb Bush & Rand Paul’s post-Romney moves
1. MITT BOWS OUT, AND JEB MOVES IN With Mitt Romney now officially out of the 2016 GOP nomination chase, New Hampshire becomes a more wide-open race, and the Jeb…
NFL’s Roger Goodell Talks ‘Tough Year’ At Press Conference
As if wishing made it so, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell described his league — and himself — as having addressed missteps on difficult matters such as domestic violence and being…
Seahawks Richard Sherman Faces Dilemma With Baby And Super Bowl
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Friday it will be Richard Sherman’s decision whether to play in Sunday’s Super Bowl if his pregnant girlfriend goes into labor with the couple’s…
7 Steps For Mending A Family Feud
Is there a rift in your family that is ripping your loved ones apart? Whether the incident happened decades ago or just last week, do you really want to lose…
How These Parents Are Starting To Heal After Enterovirus Took Their 4-Year-Old
As an outbreak of enterovirus D68 spread across the United States last fall, many parents were swept up by the news, nervously watching to see whether the respiratory illness posed…